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Phil Nicholas Endorsed for Easton Town Supervisor by The Post Star

Phil Nicholas is running for Easton Town Supervisor and was recently endorsed by The Post Star for the position. Nicholas would like to increase citizen involvement in the Town and improve communication between the Town Board and residents. Keeping agriculture a viable part of the economy is important to Nicholas. He will work to attract new farmers to create greater farming diversity in Easton.

Nicholas will work to keep agriculture viable and work with the farm community to attract new farmers to replace those who retire. “I favor the preservation or conservation of critical habitat for fish and wildlife that inhabit the region” says Nicholas.

Tourism can become a much bigger industry for the area says Nicholas. “Although it’s growth provides only incremental increases in employment, it has a great return on investment”. He is committed to protecting the historical character and quaint town settings of Washington County as they are not only tourist attractions but bring wealth into our communities. He would like to explore ways to increase bed and breakfast establishments and bring in more commercial and light industrial business in the more populated towns of Washington County.

Nicholas opposes efforts to make the Town Highway Superintendent an appointed position. As Town Supervisor, he will encourage the council not to micro-manage the Highway Superintendent.

Nicolas has a Ph.D. in Political Science and a M.A. in Public Policy. He has taught in higher education for more than 10 years, teaching courses that span American politics and government, public policy, and public administration. Phil Nicholas is married and has lived in Easton since 1992.